Location: IU School of Medicine

Department: IUSM - Neurological Surgery

Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

Position Announcement:

Clinical Practice

-Academic Spine Neurosurgery position at Indiana University Health (IUH), Indiana University Health Physicians (IUHP), & Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM)

-Provide comprehensive spinal surgery services for IUH Neurosurgery/IUH
Comprehensive Spine Program
—Perform all aspects of spinal surgery and care (including complex instrumented fusion and motion-preservation techniques); preference given to experience in minimally invasive and lateral approaches to the spine, robotic-assisted surgery, and/or adult/pediatric deformity
—Interdisciplinary approaches to care with APPs, therapists, triage nurses, etc.
—Multidisciplinary care with pain management specialists, physiatry, orthopaedic spine surgery

-Practice based at Neuroscience Center/Methodist Hospital in downtown Indianapolis
—Clinic access points utilized as needed/available in suburban IUH facilities to support the practice (within a 25-mile radius)
—Work with IU Health system providers to coordinate spinal care for patients throughout the state and provide complex spinal surgical services for IUH

-Participate in IUH system quality programs

-Participate in general neurosurgery call

Academic Opportunities

-Faculty appointment; Open rank

-Research interests may be supported with start-up funding for appropriate candidate(s)

-Participation in outcomes registries; opportunities and resources for outcomes research provided by the department

-Daily teaching of residents and fellows in CAST-approved enfolded spinal fellowship, at the Neuroscience Center/Methodist Hospital and any affiliated institutions

-IUH and IUSM are partnering to support the IU Neuroscience Institute, including Center for Spinal Disorders; ample opportunities for clinical care delivery innovation, education, and research (particularly outcomes research for spinal care)

-Leadership opportunities within the department for qualified/interested individuals for various roles in education and quality, and in NSI Center development

-Medical editing, medical illustration, communications support, directed mentoring offered by the department

-High collaboration amongst departments/area institutions

As the nation's largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named